September 7, 2014 Dulles Inside UA plane DISTRACTOR This morning, before my flight to LAX, i was so broken. The enemy tried to stop me from fulfilling my mission in October. not to include Europe in my itinerary, in the guise that i am alone, discouraging me, and convincing me to change Gods plan and schedule. Disappointment was obvious.I cried and poured out my heart to God in prayer. He gave me a beautiful message in Nehemiah 4:1-24,6:1-19. This is my insight. Nehemiah had to contend with the same kind of pest that plagues most true leaders today: distractors who torment and do everything possible to interfere in the work of the kingdom. If we are not careful, Satan can use us to play this distracting role. I remembered that when Jesus predicts His death and resurrection, Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You! But He turned & said to Peter, Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but things of man. Samballat played this distracting role .Soon after the wall around Jerusalem started going up, word reached Samballat of the construction. He knew that the repair of the wall and the restoration of Jerusalem would bring a major shift in commerce and political power, so he set about his distracting work. Samballat first tried to stop the work by mocking and ridiculing the Jews. When that didnt work, this resourceful leader adjusted his strategies. He shifted his tactics to fear, entrapment and carnal and political maneuvering. The contrast between Nehemiah and Samballat could hardly be more pronounced. Nehemiahs leadership and character countered every assault of Samballat and provided the impetus for his godly vision to be completed. Contemporary leaders can learn several valuable lessons from studying Samballats assaults, threats, and schemes: Expect distractors. Dont give them the time of day. Trust God to protect you. Keep your hands to the plow and dont look back. Refuse to quit. My prayer From the rising of the sun to the shadows of tonight You have been with me to bless, help, guide, strengthen and comfort me. I am not worthy for the least of all the mercies and of all the truth You have shown to me, Your servant. Thank you for the sound rest last night, the good health and i am ready to serve You in cheerful obedience to Your good and gracious will. Speak peace to my soul as i take my flight to LA, for in You do i hope.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 22:44:13 +0000
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